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It was so interesting to read all the replies. I've learned a lot...thanks. John, I know what you mean about one gallon of D-76 being too much but they do sell D-76 in one litre packs. I know they do this size in North America because B&H stock it.

I was wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of mixing your own developer from the base chemicals. I was reading about the two bath development method where you have to mix your own chemicals but I was also considering formulating my own D-76 because the price has increased quite a lot in recent years where I live. I know I'll have to buy some accurate scales but that isn't a big expense.

<p><img src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7120/27333321364_bae650f3c2_c.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="374" /><br> Pentax MX, M50 f/1.7, Neopan 400, D76</p>

<p>Thanks for that Lex.</p>

<p>I've just shot a couple of rolls of Delta 3200 at EI 1600 tonight. I've got D-76 and Tmax dev to hand. Is any one of those going to give me better results than the other? Thanks.</p>